The Antiquary 21 Year Old vs Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

The Antiquary 21 Year OldClynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)
DistilleryThe AntiquaryClynelish
RegionOther ScotchHighland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeBlendedSingle Malt
ABV43%49.3%
Age21 yr15 yr
Price£84.9£66.95
Rating5.00/55.00/5

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Smoke0/100
Sweetness47/100
Beginner75/100
Value59/100

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner60/100
Value75/100

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) is better value at £67 vs £85.

For beginners: The Antiquary 21 Year Old is more approachable (75/100 beginner score).

The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Longer maturation (21 vs 15 years)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community
  • +Vibrant, fresh fruit character

Cons

  • More expensive (£84.9 vs £66.95)

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

Pros

  • +Better value for money
  • +More affordable (£66.95 vs £84.9)

Cons

  • Niche style — may not suit all palates

Who should buy The?

The Antiquary 21 Year Old suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Other Scotch character.

Who should buy Clynelish?

Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Highland character.

Tasting notes

Only The Antiquary 21 Year Old

Old WoodSherriedDried FruitTobaccoNutty

Only Clynelish 15 Year Old (That Boutique-y Whisky Company)

HoneyMalt ExtractVanillaToasted

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